| Latin Name |
Sylvilagus obscurus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| USA |
| Colour |
Grey/Brown |
| Length |
39 - 41 cms (15.4 - 16.1 inches) |
| Tail |
- |
| Weight |
0.9 - 1.5 kgs (2 - 3.3 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Appalachian Cottontails are very similar in appearance to eastern cottontails. They are between 39 and 41 cms (15.4 - 16.1 inches) in length and they weigh between 0.9 and 1.5 kgs (2 - 3.3 lbs).
They are coloured greyish/brown to reddish/brown and they have a pale coloured underside. On their forehead they have a black spot and their ears have a black edge.
Habitat
Appalachian Cottontails are found in the Appalachians, USA. They usually inhabit higher elevations and areas with coniferous forests and dense vegetation. They have a home range of approximately 4 acres.
Diet
Appalachian Cottontails feed on grasses, shrubs, buds, seeds, herbs, fruit and mushrooms.
Breeding
Appalachian Cottontails breed between March and August. They produce 3 - 4 litters consisting of 4 - 8 young each year.
Predators
Predators of the Appalachian Cottontail are presumed to be similar to those of the eastern cottontail.
Interesting Facts
Appalachian Cottontails are also known as:
Allegheny Cottontail
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